Our university is taking part in the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany from July 16 to 27. This event, also known as Rhine-Ruhr 2025, is organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and will bring together more than 8,500 athletes from 150 countries in 18 sports, promoting values such as inclusion, equality, and respect.

Ecuador will be represented by 93 people, including 80 athletes and 13 coaches from 27 universities and higher education institutes in the country. UPS will be represented by 12 students from our branch campuses in Guayaquil and Cuenca, who will compete in athletics, hammer throw, swimming, and taekwondo.

Pamela Barreto (400 and 800 meters), Janeth Andrade (5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and half marathon), Joaquín Ponce (10,000 meters), Santiago Santos and Rubí Chalán (high jump), and Rodrigo Yunga (hammer throw). In swimming, Dayanna Barreto in the butterfly and breaststroke events, while in taekwondo, Lissette Segura, Lester Mota, Alex Castillo, and Naomi Franco will compete in poomsae and freestyle events.